1996 Opel Frontera vs. 2011 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2011 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1996 Opel Frontera. (115 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Frontera weights approximately 459 kg more than 2011 Honda Ridgeline.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (336 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Frontera. (260 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Frontera. 2011 Honda Ridgeline has automatic transmission and 1996 Opel Frontera has manual transmission. 1996 Opel Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Opel Frontera | 2011 Honda Ridgeline | |
Make | Opel | Honda |
Model | Frontera | Ridgeline |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3110 mm |